Dreams are a powerful tool in developing deep insight about
yourself and your life purpose. They are a priceless source of
inspiration and creativity, as witnessed by geniuses spanning
the entire range between Einstein and Salvador Dali; both of whom
worked with dream and fantasy in their work.

In sleep, your spirit is unbound and you touch the subtle realms
beyond waking reality. This is the place where the highest part
of your consciousness, your Higher Self, can communicate directly
to you. The language of this communication is the language of
symbol and metaphor.

Everyone dreams, but not everyone remembers their dreams. The
following simple 3-step process will enable you to work with your
dreams to gain deeper insights into your psyche:

1) Make a written declaration before you sleep.

Say, or better still, write down a statement such as "I want to
remember my dreams in order to receive valuable guidance". If you
are already able to remember and capture your dreams, modify this
question to "Which direction should I go in life?" or "Should I
take that job?" or whatever.

Put the declaration under your pillow before you go to sleep.

2) Perform stretching exercises before you get into bed.

If you can touch your toes, then do so. At any rate, gently
stretch your body so that it is relaxed and flexible. Once you
are in bed and ready to sleep, you can also relax your body
further. Tense and release each of your muscle groups in turn,
beginning with your legs, and gradually working all the way up
your body to your face. Take several deep breaths, and feel
yourself relax more with each breath.

The fact is that much of our sleep time is spent de-stressing the
body, which is why people often do not sleep that well. Much of
this de-stressing can be done before you ever drop off.

3) Write something down when you awake.

It is necessary to awaken gently. If you can use an alarm clock
that plays GENTLE music, e.g. chimes, that would be best. Once
you are awake, write something down about your dream, even if it
is just a feeling.

Sometimes, if you cannot remember the dream straight away, simply
lying there in your bed and pondering it will bring a fragment of
the dream back. Write that piece down and often, the rest will
return to you. If it does not, be content with what you have.

If you really cannot remember anything at all, then still write
something down. Often, your physical, mental or emotional state
upon awakening is a direct result, a hangover if you will, from
the dream you have just experienced.

Be prepared for the need to persist with this process. It DOES
work. Like any muscle that has been unused for years, your dream
muscles may have atrophied through disuse. If you persist, the
spiritual rewards and insights you gain will be very well worth
it.